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Shipping Forecast - Another extract from Vol 1 of Guide Cats for the Blind CD
Contact, Pat Tynan – 07985 400 297.
Resource unit for the Visually Impaired at Mitchell Library - Margaret spoke to Ann Hamilton who demonstrated the latest reading machines from Kurzweil. There is also information on audio described DVD’s and CD sound tracks.
Tel : 0141 287 2920 or 0141 267 2885.
CNIB – (Canadian Services for the Blind) - Derek Young recently visited Canada and caught up with Brian Mackie from CNIB who was having lunch between his many visits.
TAFN – The Accessible Friends Network - Ally Smith spoke to Bob Whiteside about this friends network which provides discussion groups, and much more on line.
Visit www.tafn.org.uk.
70 years of Rex Blind Parties - December was the 70th anniversary of the Rex football commentaries. In 1987 Playback produced a commemorative tape covering the first 50 years. This is part of that tape. It’s introduced by Hugh Gray. Copies of the full programme are available from Playback Library.
Tel: 0141 334 2983.
I Saw Stars - The book mentioned in the Rex programme was written as was said by Rex Kingsley, and read for Playback by Alistair Alexander. This is the Introduction written by Sir Harry Lauder. Copies of the book are available on loan from the Playback Library.
Tel: 0141 334 2983.
Lord Kelvin - December was also the 100th Anniversary of the death of Lord Kelvin. He was responsible for a number of developments including the way we measure temperature. Back in 1986 Alan Sturmey found out more about this famous Scot. It’s introduced by Iris Brown.
My Life in Rhymes - we recently received a CD of a number of readings, written and read by 12 year old Liam Midwood who is deaf blind. Copies are £4.99 from 07970 457 330.
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